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The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract. The deal was completed Tuesday, the last day teams were allowed to ink players to eight-year contracts.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Capitals Sign Justin Sourdif to an 8-Year Contract Extension

General Manager Chris Patrick barely beat the midnight deadline as the Washington Capitals announced an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension for Justin Sourdif.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Capitals Drop a Wild Eight‑Year, $50.8M Bet on Justin Sourdif Before Deadline

The Washington Capitals didn’t wait, and Justin Sourdif didn’t miss his window. With the eight‑year max‑term cutoff expiring at midnight, the 24‑year‑old forward secured a massive eight‑year, $50.8 million extension carrying a $6.35M AAV — a long‑term bet on a player who quietly earned the organization’s trust last season.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 15

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year extension

The Washington Capitals and right winger Justin Sourdif met the deadline. Just hours before eight-year contracts became impossible under the new CBA, the Capitals and Sourdif put pen to paper on an eight-year, $50.8 million deal with an average annual value of $6.35 million through the 2034-35 season.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year extension on busy day

Just hours before the deadline to finalize any eight-year contracts, the Capitals have got their second of the day in.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Capitals Begin Extension Talks With Ryan Leonard And Justin Sourdif

Price tags for young players have certainly jumped up in recent months as the impact of a quicker-rising salary cap starts to make its mark. On top of making an impact on current restricted free agents, we’ve seen some hefty extensions handed out to players who still have a year remaining on their current deals.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / February 27

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Canucks Dominated This Season by BC-Born Minten, Kindel & Sourdif

The Vancouver Canucks have only 18 wins this season and are on pace for their worst campaign since they were an expansion team in the 70s and 80s. Not only that, but they will likely finish with their worst home record ever, as fans have walked away disappointed 21 times already.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31

Capitals climb out of 3-0 hole, rally past Hurricanes in OT

Justin Sourdif scored the game-winning goal at 1:42 of overtime as the Washington Capitals erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 26

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Place Justin Sourdif On IR

According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have recalled Ivan Miroshnichenko from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. In a corresponding roster move, the Capitals placed Justin Sourdif on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Capitals’ Justin Sourdif out day-to-day, won’t play against Canadiens

It looks like a young winger might be out of action longer than expected. When speaking to the media, Washington Capitals head coach announced that forward Justin Sourdif will not be in the lineup on Tuesday night, when the team faces the Montreal Canadiens.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 11

Capitals’ Justin Sourdif leaves game with upper-body injury

A premature exit for a young winger. During a game between the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators, Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was forced to leave the game early due to an upper-body injury.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Capitals’ forward Justin Sourdif gets real on incredible 5-point Ducks effort

Justin Sourdif is quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Washington Capitals. It took a while for the former third-round pick of the Florida Panthers to find a place in the NHL, but now that he has, it doesn’t look like he plans to give it up.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5

Justin Sourdif nets 1st hat trick as Caps hold off slumping Ducks

Justin Sourdif had three goals and two assists and the Washington Capitals hung on to beat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night. Connor McMichael

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 5

Watch: Sourds Stays Sharp for his First Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 2

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 28, 2025

Capitals’ Justin Sourdif Is Making a Case to an NHL Roster Spot

The Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif in the offseason, one of just two roster moves for the team. The Capitals knew they wanted Sourdif and got him for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 12, 2025

Get to Know the Newest Capital, Justin Sourdif

Before the 2025 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round choice in 2027.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / June 28, 2025

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to two-year contract

The Washington Capitals secured one of their new acquisitions on Saturday, signing right winger Justin Sourdif to a two-year, $1.65 million contract with

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27, 2025

Capitals Acquire Forward Justin Sourdif from Panthers for Future Draft Picks

On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Sourdif, 23, recorded 34 points in 43 games in the American Hockey League (AHL) last season for the Charlotte Checkers.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / June 26, 2025

Florida Panthers Trade Top Prospect to Conference Rival For Multiple Draft Picks

The Florida Panthers have made a trade with their conference rival, the Washington Capitals, and have moved on from one of their top prospects within their organization.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 26, 2025

Florida Panthers Get Milestone Goal from Sourdif, Beat Predators

The Florida Panthers got back into the win column Tuesday night in Nashville as a disappointing season for the Predators slogs on. The big story for the Panthers was Justin Sourdif getting his first NHL goal in the second period.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24, 2025

Panthers add forward depth before game vs. Predators

The Florida Panthers have added some bottom-six forward depth before their game tomorrow night against the Nashville Predators. Florida announced they’ve recalled Justin Sourdif from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, who last played in the NHL on October 21, 2023.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7, 2024

Panthers Activate, Reassign Justin Sourdif

The Panthers have activated forward Justin Sourdif from season-opening injured reserve and subsequently assigned him to AHL Charlotte, per an announcement from the minor-league club.